Hornets vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 13, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 13, 2024

The Charlotte Hornets (16-49) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (23-43) on March 13, 2024 at FedExForum. The Hornets are favorites by 2.5 points as they look to snap out of a funk. They’re 2-8 in their last 10 games. The matchup’s point total is 202.5.

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Hornets vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Hornets -2.5 202.5

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Injury Report as of March 13

Hornets: LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Bryce McGowens: Out (Knee), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip), Tre Mann: Questionable (Groin), Tre Mann: Questionable (Groin), Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle)

Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: Out (Ankle), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending), Derrick Rose: Out (Low Back), Jaren Jackson: Out (Quadricep), Lamar Stevens: Out (Adductor), Lamar Stevens: Out (Adductor), Ziaire Williams: Out (Hip), Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (Lower Back), Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Knee), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Wrist), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Wrist)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (+2.5)
Total Pick Over (202.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Hornets vs. Grizzlies Stat Rankings

Hornets Avg. (Rank) Grizzlies Avg. (Rank)
107.1 (29th) Points Scored 105.8 (30th)
117.3 (19th) Points Allowed 112.3 (9th)
41.0 (29th) Rebounds 42.0 (25th)
9.9 (22nd) Off. Rebounds 10.2 (18th)
11.9 (22nd) 3pt Made 13.2 (12th)
24.6 (27th) Assists 24.8 (23rd)
13.0 (19th) Turnovers 14.3 (27th)

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Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 54 21.4 7.5 3.3 1 0.5 2.4
Brandon Miller 58 17 4.3 2.4 0.9 0.6 2.4
Grant Williams 14 13.4 5.2 2.4 0.8 0.4 1.6
Tre Mann 11 11.6 5.2 4.7 1.6 0 1.5
Vasilije Micic 14 10.4 2.4 5.9 0.6 0 0.9

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Gregory Jackson 31 12.3 3.7 0.8 0.5 0.6 1.7
Luke Kennard 34 10.9 2.8 3.1 0.5 0 2.7
Santi Aldama 54 10.5 5.6 2.2 0.7 0.8 1.6
Jake LaRavia 21 7.7 3.1 1.2 0.7 0.3 0.8
Jordan Goodwin 7 7.6 5.4 5 1.6 1.1 0.9

Betting Trends

  • The Hornets are 25-39-1 against the spread this season.
  • Charlotte doesn’t have a win ATS (0-3) as a 2.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • This year, 30 of the Hornets’ 65 games have gone over the point total.
  • Charlotte’s games have finished with more than 202.5 points 58 times so far this year.
  • The average total for Hornets games this season has been 224.3, 21.8 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Grizzlies have 31 wins in 66 games against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread, as a 2.5-point underdog or greater, Memphis is 23-19-1.
  • The Grizzlies have seen 29 of their 66 games hit the over.
  • So far this year, 53 Memphis’ games have featured more than 202.5 points scored.
  • The average total for Grizzlies games is 218.1 points, 15.6 more than this game’s over/under.

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